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   Zip tie

   noun

   • 1. a fastener consisting of a thin, flexible nylon strap with a notched surface, one end of which is threaded through a locking mechanism at the other: "wrap electronics cords with zip ties and tape them to the equipment they go with"

   verb

   • 1. secure (something) with a zip tie or zip ties: "they zip-tied my hands so tight they began to go numb"
   • ▪ attach or fasten (someone or something) to an object with a zip tie or zip ties: "the sign was zip-tied to the fence"

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   What is a zip tie?

   • A plastic fastener primarily intended for bundling electrical wiring together, but also very useful for securing cables and other items to bicycles. A zip tie consists of a toothed plastic strip with a one-way ratcheting hole at one end.

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   How do zip ties work?

   • Cheaper ties primarily design the teeth shape to lock to the holding tab at the end of the tie. Some certified zip tie brands take it a step further and engineer these teeth also for the holding performance of the wire bundle creating a tie that when properly applied, will not twist around a bundle of wires.

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   What is a cable tie?

   • A cable tie (also known as a hose tie, tie wrap, wire tie, zap-straps, or zip tie) is a type of fastener for holding items together, primarily electrical cables and wires. Because of their low cost, ease of use, and binding strength, cable ties are ubiquitous, finding use in a wide range of other applications.

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   Are there different versions of a zip tie?

   • Since that time, many other companies have come up with their own version of the zip tie. While some are more robust than others, they all seem to follow Logan’s design of the Ty-Rap cable tie, which was patented in 1962. The Ty-Rap cable tie evolved into specialized versions, including heat-resistant and space-grade variants.

   The Little Explored History of the Zip Tie

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › zip tieZip tie Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Oct 25, 2023 · The meaning of ZIP TIE is a plastic strip that can be threaded through its end and tightened so as to fasten something; especially : flex-cuff.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cable_tieCable tie - Wikipedia

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   A cable tie (also known as a hose tie, tie wrap, wire tie, zap-straps, or zip tie) is a type of fastener for holding items together, primarily electrical cables and wires. Because of their low cost, ease of use, and binding strength, cable ties are ubiquitous, finding use in a wide range of other applications. Cable ties were first manufactured ...

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishZIP TIE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Add to word list. a narrow piece of plastic that can be pulled tight and fastened, used for attaching things or tying things, for example electric cables (= wires), together: Keep your cables together with a zip tie. Gather up the corners of the top cloth and secure it closed with a zip tie.

7. www.electricalterminology.com › what-is-a-zip-tieHow Does a Zip Tie Work? Connection, Unlocking, Cutting

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   The zip tie is a device used primarily for securing cables and wires in electrical installations and equipment. It is manufactured from either plastic or metal materials and incorporates a strap and locking mechanism in one device.

8. www.msn.com › en-us › travelThe Little Explored History of the Zip Tie - MSN

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   Offshoot products like Ty-Met, made of stainless steel, and Ty-Fast, a nylon tie with an integrated ratchet barb, gained popularity globally, earning the colloquial name “zip ties” or “tie ...

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishZIP TIE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · A zip tie is a long narrow piece of plastic that can be tied around separate things to hold them together. Use a small zip tie to secure it permanently to the nozzle. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary .

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › zip-tieZIP TIE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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    A zip tie is a long narrow piece of plastic that can be tied around separate things to hold them together. Use a small zip tie to secure it permanently to the nozzle. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary .